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AX58 VKG

2009 Ford Escape

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

152,671 mi
Last recorded152,671 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Escape52,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX58 VKG
MakeFord
ModelEscape
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 152,671 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2025 151,697 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 150,505 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 147,083 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 143,759 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 142,857 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 137,635 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 131,202 miles

Central exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2017 119,951 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 102,195 miles

Front inner brake pads wearing low and discs slightly rusty and worn

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount bush starting to separate slightly (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 89,118 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2015 88,492 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2014 78,935 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 74,582 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

How Reliable is the Ford Escape?

Based on 2,747 MOT tests across 757 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
8,941
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
757
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49
position lamp(s) incorrect colour 42
fog lamp not working 38
Direction indicator incorrect colour 38
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AX58 VKG is a 2009 Ford Escape in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2009 Ford Escape models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 52,606 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escape fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX58 VKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escape typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 17 years old, this Ford Escape is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AX58 VKG registered?

AX58 VKG is a 2009 Ford Escape, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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